There is No Good Way of Explaining Hate to Your Children
A reflection on Anti-Semitism and Hate in general, from Minneapolis to Boston.
Tag: "Anti-Semitism"
“Unmasked: The Unveiling of Judeophobia” Reveals An Ugly, If At Times Simplistic Truth
This film about the history, and recent rise of global anti-Semitism is historically interesting and compelling, but the film’s biased and simplistic representation of the Arab world was at times problematic.
In The Land Of The Free: Veronica’s Story Part 2
“In Russia… I was a Jew and my family was picked on. Here, I wasn’t American. I was picked on for being Russian.” Part two of Veronica’s inspiring story.
From Belarus to Minneapolis: Veronica’s Story
Veronica Gagnelius always knew she was Jewish. She just wasn’t sure what it meant.
Setting the record straight after Ahmadinejad’s U.N. speech
The infuriating spectacle of Iranian President Ahmadinejad addressing the UN rematerialized this week – on Yom Kippur. As ever, he pontificated with hatred and spectacular lies.
The Wandering Jew: In Need Of New Arguments
Anti-Semitism and anti-Israel cries are drowning out support for Israel. When you consider the differences between the pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel rallies, it’s not hard to see why.
Living Jewish: What Might the New Year Bring?
Anat is a solder in the IDF. My daughter is a Jew living in Minnesota who has never had to fear for her life just because she was Jewish. A look at two lives, a world apart, and thoughts on the New Year.
Danube Blues: A Taste of Jewish Life, and Anti-Semitism on a Trip to Hungary
Jews have had problems in Hungary for as long as the country has been Christian, says Elliot Jager with Jewish Ideas Daily, reflecting on his trip to the country, one of the most anti-Semitic in Europe.
This Month In Jewish (TMIJ): June 2012
This month in Jewish the Ultra-Orthodox take Brooklyn, Sweden takes to the Twittersphere, and the IDF takes a picture.
Sending Mein Kampf Back to School
The German state of Bavaria is republishing Mein Kampf for the first time since 1945. Should the book be published, and if so, by whom? A feature from Jewish Ideas Daily.
Eurovision Song Contest: In Tune with What’s Right
The Eurovision Song Contest is all about music, cultural exchange and joyful competition. Its inclusiveness stands as in sharp contrast to the “Boycott Israel” crowd.
Dispatch from France: Terror in Toulouse
Minneapolis Jewish Federation CEO Steve Silberfarb is in Paris, France. His thoughts on the murder Monday of three children and a teacher at the Jewish school in Toulouse, France.
Is Holocaust Denial Anti-Semitism? Emory Professor Comes to Town
Is Holocaust denial just a new form of anti-Semitism? Emory professor Deborah Lipstadt to answer the question this week in Minnesota.
Israel, America, and the Lessons of 9/11
Sacrificing support for Israel in an attempt to pacify anti-Americanism and anti-Semitism is a refusal to learn anything from 9-11.
Yom HaShoah: The Beggar is Waiting
My sister’s experience with antisemitism lead her to conclude it was easier not to be a Jew. I am still wrestling with her decision.
“You, Zionist” UofM Event Tackles the Z-Word
Ctr for Holocaust & Genocide Studies to host lecture at St. Paul JCC on uses & misuses of the “Z-Word” in today’s political discourse.
What the Bleep?! This Week’s Hot Jewish News
Don’t miss: the Palestinian call for a DAY OF RAGE!, Pope says Jews didn’t kill Jesus, Al Jazeera in our living rooms, and more
What the Bleep?! The “Make Me Puke” Edition
Make me want to puke: Helen Thomas’ new remarks, Egyptian protesters’ assault on Lara Logan, Jordan’s new “Justice” minister, and more.
U.S.-Israel Relations: A Year in Review
Jenna Mitelman has been writing about Israel politics for a full year. Read her review of what the past year looked like, plus a look at what lies ahead.
Offensive, Anti-Semitic Website Not the Ticket for Jews, Human Race
After coming across Ticketjew.com, it’s clear that this website is an insult to Jews, all around the world, as well as a giant gob of phlegm in the face of those Jews who we’ve survived.
